November 2006

Fri, Nov. 3, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Supply Chain for Sustainable Restaurant and Foodservice Operations

A one-day workshop addressing development and management of sustainable food supply chains for restaurants and foodservice operations of all types. The session will include an industry roundtable discussion on sourcing strategies and an information expo. The cost to register is $200, $175 if registered before Oct. 20. The workshop will be held at the UO Portland Center at 722 SW 2^nd Ave, Portland. For information or to register, contact Ruta Stabina at crtinfo@uoregon.edu, 541-346-4231 or visit, http://sustain.uoregon.edu.

Thurs, Nov. 9, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Message, Media and Marketing: The Basics of Advertising and Public Relations

Understand the components necessary for an effective marketing plan and how to put it in action. Learn to write compelling press releases, the tricks to working with the media and how to successfully promote your event. The cost to register is $199, $159 if registered before Oct. 26. The seminar will be held at the UO Portland Center, 722 SW 2^nd Ave, Portland. For information or to register, contact Pat Phillips at crtinfo@uoregon.edu, 541-346-4231 or visit, http://festival.uoregon.edu.

Fri, Nov. 10, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Promotions, Plans and Partnerships: Advanced Strategies of Event Marketing

Learn the importance of building an image for your event and how to promote it. Gain information on effective ways to enhance your event through the use of the event sponsors. Create a media plan and participate in a hands-on marketing project. The cost to register is $199, $159 if registered before Oct. 26. The seminar will be held at the UO Portland Center, 722 SW 2^nd Ave, Portland. For information or to register, contact Pat Phillips at crtinfo@uoregon.edu, 541-346-4231 or visit, http://festival.uoregon.edu.

Fri, Nov. 10, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

"Representing Oregon Small Business"

The UO law school's 2006 Business Innovation and Law conference will focus on small and start-up businesses and bring together business leaders and owners, attorney, and law professors in common pursuit of improving Oregon's business climate. The event will be held at the World Trade Center at 121 SW Salmon St. in Portland. Cost is $155 ($125 for UO Law Alumni Association members). Downloadable brochure and registration form at http://www.law.uoregon.edu/org/pdx/ or call (541)346-3042.

Sat, Nov. 11, 6:45 p.m.

UO vs. USC Watch Party

Party at 6:45 p.m., Game kicks-off 7:15 p.m.

Join fellow Duck alumni at to watch the biggest game of the season at the UOAA's Official Watch Party in Portland at Macadam's Bar & Grill at 5833 SW Macadam in Portland (corner of Pendleton and Macadam). There will be specially priced food and beverages for the USC game. Questions? Contact Darlene Atiyeh '73 at ddatiyeh@comcast.net or Tony Seminary '96 at tseminary@comcast.net.

Thurs, Nov. 16, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Power of Purchasing: Sustainable Procurement

Sometimes the best way to reduce risk and improve the environmental performance of your organization is to harness the power of your purchasing. This workshop will help you understand the key concepts to using purchasing effectively. The cost to register is $200, $175 if registered before Nov. 2. The seminar will be held at the UO Portland Center, 722 SW 2^nd Ave, Portland. For information or to register, contact Ruta Stabina at crtinfo@uoregon.edu, 541-346-4231 or visit, http://sustain.uoregon.edu.

Thurs, Nov. 16, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Lundquist Alumni Network (LAN) Family Networking Event

An opportunity to meet and mingle with Portland area School of Business alumni in a family friendly environment. The event will be held at Copper Monkey Event Center, 6540 S.W. Fallbrook Place in Beaverton. There will be hors d'oeuvres and a no-host bar. Networking and Lasertag will be available (wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes) and for children, the arcade and lasertag will be available during the networking event. $15 for UOAA dues-paying members and $20 non-members. Go to uoalumni.com under Calendar of Events to RSVP.